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Understanding Sexual Harassment in High School

 
 Teen Life
 
 
From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor
 
 
It's not a fun topic, but far too many teens have to deal with sexual harassment. But just what is sexual harassment? It can be hard to define, but one important thing to know is that the difference between flirting and sexual harassment is that flirting makes you feel good and sexual harassment makes you feel bad. Sexual harassment isn't fun and it isn't your fault, but the more you know about this issue, the more you can help stop it in it's tracks.
 
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What is sexual harassment?
This term refers to any unwanted sexual touching, jokes or comments. Sexual harassment is illegal, and it's not something you should have to deal with at school, or anywhere else. READ NOW
 
Examples of Teen Sexual Harassment at School
Sadly, school is not always a safe place for teens and sexual harassment at school can make a daily experience an awful one. But what is considered sexual harassment at school? Here are some examples. READ NOW
 
Is this Sexual Harassment?
A teen who is being touched by another student at her school wants to know if the touching is considered sexual harassment. READ NOW
 
Dealing With LGBT Teen Sexual Harassment
Though people often assume that sexual harassment is something that a male boss does to his female employees, sexual harassment can happen in many different situations, and LGBT teens can be the victims. READ NOW
 
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